Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo with juicy chicken breasts all made in the Instant Pot. A warm, quick and easy meal! It can be made Vegetarian too without the chicken.

Okay, so Fettuccine Alfredo is really simple to make on the stove top and I’ll probably make a post in the future of a recipe. But if you want to make it in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and only use 1 pot/ pan, then this is an excellent recipe. I love the addition of the chicken breast because it provides a protein with the meal. If you prefer, instead of slicing the chicken, you can cut it into chunks at the end. It may be easier to eat and a good idea if you’re serving children.

CAN I MAKE THIS WITHOUT CHICKEN OR VEGETARIAN?

• Absolutely! It can be easily made without the chicken or the chicken stock.
• To make it Vegetarian, just substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock.

INGREDIENTS FOR INSTANT POT CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

• Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• Olive oil
• Unsalted butter
• Garlic cloves
• Heavy cream
• Chicken stock
• Fettuccine
• Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan)
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Preheat Instant Pot to Sauté(normal) setting.
• When hot, add olive oil and cook chicken breasts until golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side; set aside.
• Melt butter in Instant Pot, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Pour in the heavy cream.
• Bring to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, for 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken stock, 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and browned chicken breasts.
• Break the fettuccine in half and add to the pot, making sure that the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
• Lock the lid, press Manual, and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
• Let Instant Pot release steam naturally for 10 minutes.
• Release remaining pressure manually in short bursts, being careful not to burn your hand.
• When the pin drops, carefully unlock the lid.
• Remove the chicken, slice or cut into chunks and return to pot. (See Notes below!)
• Stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan) and add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve with more grated Parmigiano-Reggiano grated on top.

NOTES

• The sauce might be a little thin or look foamy on the sides.
• Give it a stir. If it is still to thin or the noodles are not cooked to your liking, press the Sauté button and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes to thicken the sauce a little more. 
• Note that the Parmesan will thicken the sauce.